Parathyroid Definition & Meaning

parathyroid
noun
  1. any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland

"Parathyroid" in song lyrics

See how parathyroid is used in real songs:

  • "what are the symptoms of a swollen parathyroid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "histology of parathyroid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "endocrinology parathyroid"
    AOL — AOL

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